Dear Abby: I’m fighting the urge to rape

At 51, I have never committed any act against a young girl, but the desire is clearly there for me.

If fear that you will be arrested is what is holding you back, please be aware that if the urge or feeling is not directed at anyone in particular, a therapist is not required to report what you are confiding.

Dear Abby: I have attended many events where the national anthem has been sung by an invited guest and many where it has been recorded.

When the national anthem is being sung live, is it disrespectful to the performer to sing along?

Some people who sing along are off-key or sing so loud they drown out the performance for the unfortunate attendees seated near them.

At large events during which the anthem is played, it is not uncommon for many of the audience members to be so filled with patriotic fervor that they join in.

If memory serves me, the volume is usually so loud that no one can hear what’s coming out of their mouths.

To the best of my knowledge, no rule of etiquette forbids anyone from singing along with Beyoncé, Lady Gaga, Garth Brooks or Renee Fleming — if they have the nerve to try.